You missed the party!
It was a beautiful, bluebird morning as 85 walkers and racers lined up for the Fresh Tracks 5K Snowshoe Walk/Race on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Historic Camp Richardson Resort. The event was hosted by the Tahoe Mountain Milers Running Club. The out and back course on a groomed trail through the woods was enjoyed by all.
Bret Sarnquist, 45, of Carson City won the event in 23:48. Ross McMahan, 54, of Incline Village was second in 25:15 and in third place was Chris Jacobs, 51, of Roseville, CA, in 34:30.
In the women’s race, Sarah McMahan, 51, of Incline Village was 3rd overall and the first woman in 29:00. Second place was Lynndell Frost, 52, of Carson City in 35:46 and in third place was Shannon Hataway, 53, of Carson City in 36:20.
Participants ranged in age from 15 year old Cael Ruthenbeck of Carson City to 88 year old, Melvin Laub of South Lake Tahoe. Complete results are on Ultrasignup.
Special thanks to Rob Henderson and his team at Historic Camp Richardson Resort for making this happen, especially Natalie and Travis Lauinger. It was a beautiful venue and they provided great food for the picnic in the snow.
Thanks to our volunteers: Jan Bleiweiss (who printed the posters), grillmaster Tony Russo, Mark Gorevin, Babette & Marty Galinak, Debbie & Steve Hammond, Peggy Lallement, Debbie Jorgensen, Rocky Laucello, LJ Panther, Andrew Ruthenbeck, Jess & EJ Maldonado (President of the Running Club).
Also, thanks to KTVN 2News Nevada, Cole Johnson, for coverage of the event, KOLO, South Tahoe Now, Mountain News, Tahoe Daily Tribune and Tahoe Guide. See the Story Here
Beneficiary of the event was Metavivor (metastatic breast cancer) in honor of Renee Gorevin, Kelly Shanahan, Adrienne Shepard and all women battling this disease. Kelly gave a short talk of the importance of research in her journey with this disease. Also, thank you to the people who donated but did not participate in the snowshoe event. We were able to raise over $3,000 for Metavivor.
Carol & Ron Nageotte, event directors
Tahoe Mountain Milers Running Club
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